Squelchy ear

Hello all,I am hoping some of the aquanauts out there can help me. In lieu of running I am swimming every weekday morning. Over the last week or so my left ear seems congested/squelchy for two or three hours after leaving the pool. I am assuming there must be some water still sloshing around? Any guidance as to how to resolve this? Headstands? Hairdryer and straw?

I had this problem a few years ago and ignored it, hoping it would go away. I didn't. It eventually got so bad that it had gooey ears all day long, obviously affecting my hearing. I went to my doctor to sort it out and he prescribed a nasal spray called Flixonase. He told me that this problem is very difficult to get rid of, and he was right, I used the spray for nearly a year before the problem was solved. My advice: 1. Wear earplugs. I prefer the "chewy" silicon ones because they provide a very good seal. 2. You can buy some eardrops to help remove the water. I think they are called Swim Ear, try swimrite.com. 3. If the problem persists go and see your doctor, don't let it get out of hand or you'll be stuck with it for ages. Martin.

Seems I'm not alone then.Does anyone know whether the water is in the ear outside the eardrum (which could be fixed by eardrops, hot towels, headbanging) or inside (which could be fixed by Sudafed and the Flixonase)?Or is it both?

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